A Proud History in Kansas City

Kissick Construction Company was founded in 1994 by Jim Kissick
III and Pete Browne. To their new firm they brought a long working relationship
and a commitment to provide quality service to their Kansas City client base.
They believed then–and still do today–that success is result of
treating others fairly and with respect, hiring and retaining talented people,
and never saying “we can’t” to a client. Since then the firm
has grown to manage 100 million dollar single projects and has developed a
strong reputation for providing innovative thinking to solve engineering
challenges.

Although Jim and Pete are entrepreneurs in their own right, their proud tradition of service is rooted in their extended
company and family history. This history goes back to 1896 when James H. Kissick started Kissick Transfer Company,
an equipment hauling business in Kansas City. His two sons, Lloyd Kissick, Sr. and Robert formed the Imperial
Transfer & Storage Company in 1915, having both grown up working in their
father's firm. Primarily a hauling company, the young company also offered
warehouse storage, intra-urban bus service and road oiling. This business was
located in a building at 19th and Central.

As Kansas City grew — so did opportunities for all facets of the operation.
In 1922, they spun off the road oiling work with Lloyd Sr. and Jr. forming Kissick
& Son Construction Company. The firm expanded into the road grading business across
the Midwestern states.

The 1940’s and 1950’s post war expansion saw the development
of cities and highways. Kissick & Son was a key player in this work,
adding asphalt and concrete plants to their road and grading operations.

Lloyd Kissick Sr., with his trademark stogie, was a leader of Kansas City's
construction industry. In 1950 he was the president of the Associated General
Contractors of Missouri. In the same year he was also the first president
of the Heavy Constructors Association of Kansas City and subsequently served
three consecutive terms.

Today Jim and Pete, descendants of the elder Kissicks mentioned above, continue to serve
the greater Kansas City area as respected contractors. Their firm, started in 1994, has sharpened its focus
in heavy civil work – earthwork, utilities, structural concrete and foundation piling. Their highly regarded Kissick
teams are bringing value to clients throughout the midwest.

The fleet of Imperial trucks and equipment
in 1924 or 1925, lined up in front of Imperial's offices at 19th
and Central in the crossroads section of downtown Kansas City.
This building still stands today. Click
to zoom into this image.